John Watson

John Watson was a renowned American psychologist and physician best known for developing behaviorism, a theory that emphasizes the study of observable behavior rather than internal mental states. He believed that human actions are primarily learned responses to environmental stimuli, and he promoted scientific approaches to understanding and modifying behavior. Watson’s work had a significant influence on psychology, shaping research and therapeutic practices. His ideas challenged earlier focus on introspection, advocating instead for objective, measurable methods to study behavior, and laying the groundwork for modern behavioral therapy and conditioning principles.